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Avantor; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Carpinteria, CA is seeking an intermediate level production associate to monitor and document production activities, assemble components, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced facility. You will perform line tasks, operate various tools, and assist with line change-overs while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or equivalent, and adherence to cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a chemical plant.
• Knowledge of safety and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the production process to ensure proper operation.
• Assemble, inspect, document production activities and prepare materials as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and GMP requirements; maintain production records.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Decision making

RCRA Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Intermediate level position; monitor the production process system to ensure proper operation. Inspect, check and document process production activities. Perform container preparation, bulk and non-bulk filling, shipping and receiving activities and other production and facility capacities as assigned. Ensure safety, quality of workmanship, efficiency and timeliness when performing the assigned work.

Job Description Summary

Under close supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE (personal protection equipment) requirements while completing the assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the lines are set-up and running to the production schedule in accordance to the work orders Understand line and pump configuration and be able to clean and inspect lines as well as perform line change-overs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and ensure that items that fail checks are addressed.
• Stage and unload railcars and tank trucks.
• Take bulk samples from both railcars and tank trucks and deliver to QC lab.
• Take particle count samples and run particle count tests.
• Prepare customer trucks to include sealing, sampling, and associated paperwork. Inspect and close MPO’s.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Maintenance Personnel, to determine equipment set-up and operations.
• Monitor and assist assigned packaging operators.
• Works with the Quality Assurance Department to understand, recognize and rectify quality issues. Has the authority and responsibility to stop the line and notify QA of a contamination event.
• Ability to perform the duties of both a packaging operator and material handler.
• Comply with all cGMP requirements.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste according to local, state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

1 – 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferable a chemical plant.

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Critical decision-making skills, creativity, multi-tasking ability
• RCRA Training

Other Skills

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

Reports to production supervisor.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to both extreme heat and cold. Typical of production area: occasional noise, heat, fumes and dust.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Spirometry Exam Required? Yes

Attendance Requirements: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime as required to accomplish assignments.

(Use “NA” to indicate “Not Applicable.”)

Percent Of Time Activity Required

PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE

Less than 10%

10-20%

20-30%

30-50%

50-75%

75-100%

Other Standing

• Walking Sitting Climbing (stairs/ladder) Bend/Crouch/Reach Lifting/Thrust/Lower/ Push/Pull:0-25 lbs. 25-50 lbs. 50 lbs. or greater (assistance for over 50 lbs.)

VISUAL/AUDIO

YES

NO

EXPOSURE

YES

NO

Hearing – Specifically

x

Extreme Heat

x

Noise (=/> 85 dbA)

x

Extreme Cold

x

Vision (Near/Far)

x

Extreme Dampness

x

Vision (Color discrim.)

x

Heights

x

Vision (Peripheral)

x

Vibration

x

Vision (Depth Percept.)

x

Irritants (Skin/Lungs)

x

(List those that apply)

Read and interpret written information

Read and interpret written instructions

Mental Calculations: simple equations/fractions

Complex mental calculations

Other

Read/Speak English Fluently

(FDA Requirement)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$43,500.00 - $69,575.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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